According to a news release issued by the Virginia Beach police department, at about 1:58 a.m. Friday, the off-duty officer was traveling north on General Booth Boulevard in a 2011 Saab when he noticed on-duty officers investigating a disturbance in the south lanes. He slowed down to determine the safety of investigating officers, when he noticed that a vehicle was approaching his car quickly from behind.

The off-duty officer moved into the left turning lane to avoid an accident with the oncoming vehicle, when he was hit from behind by Lewis driving a 1984 Honda motorcycle, according to the release. Lewis was transported to a local hospital in critical condition and died there Sunday, the report stated.

Investigation has determined that alcohol was a factor in the accident, and investigators also believe that speed was a contributing factor, the report stated.

This case is under investigation by the police department's Fatal Crash Team.